Got the news this evening
And for a minute I was numb
Kinda hit me hard
To hear that you were gone
Things don't always play out
The way we've hoped and prayed
The the front of house seems empty
Without you behind the stage
But I ain't gonna breakdown
Still see you smiling all the way
Seems to me with all your love
My worlds a better place
And I will miss you friend
But there's one thing I know is true
I'd rather known and lost you
Than walked this life without you
For now I ain't gonna worry
Bout hell or heaven's gates
Cause the way I figure things
Is either way we'll meet again
And everyday gets us closer
But until that day is here
I'll have to settle for seein
You in memories that keep you near
But I ain't gonna breakdown
Still see you smiling all the way
Seems to me with all your love
My worlds a better place
And I will miss you friend
But there's one thing I know is true
I'd rather known and lost you
Than walked this life without you
Tonight you're somewhere watching
The ones you loved so dear
So brother I'll apologize
If we can't hold back our tears
So let us raise our voices
Hoping you can hear
A final joke between us
Because we're all still here
I hope I ain't gonna breakdown
Still see you smiling all the way
Seems to me with all your love
My worlds a better place
And I will miss you friend
But there's one thing I know is true
I'd rather known and lost you
Than walked this life without you
John Goolsby
John,
ReplyDeleteI was moved by your performance at Dan Mayo's Life Celebration earlier this week. Dan and I were close friends for the better part of thirty years. Your song was deeply felt and personal and I wanted to thank you for sharing. If there is ever a chance to get a copy of that performance-that would fabulous. It was a loving remembrance. Thanks again for your thoughtfulness. Phyllis Robinson, Kansas City